Chef Bryan Voltaggio shares a recipe for lobster rolls from his cookbook "Home." The key to his lobster roll is soaking tender cooked lobster meat in its cooking liquid to boost flavor before mixing it with a special sauce and spices.
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The recipe is from Bryan Voltaggio’s cookbook titled "Home."
Lobsters are cooked in a seasoned water mixture including vinegar, salt, and a special Bay seasoning blend.
After cooking, lobster meat is soaked in the cooled cooking liquid for 30 minutes to enhance flavor.
The lobster salad includes lobster meat, celery, fennel, a spicy mayonnaise-based Trinity Sauce, and lemon juice.
Hot dog buns are buttered and toasted in a pan before being filled with the lobster salad.
The Bay seasoning blend includes dried shiitake mushroom, black peppercorns, bay leaves, coriander seeds, and other spices.
Trinity Sauce is made from mayonnaise, sriracha, soy sauce, fish sauce, sesame oil, and fresh herbs.
The recipe makes 6 to 8 lobster rolls.
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A trial has begun in Las Vegas for Duane Davis, who is accused of planning the 1996 killing of rapper Tupac Shakur. Davis denies the charges, which include murder intended to support a criminal gang, and faces life in prison if found guilty.
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Tupac Shakur, a famous rapper, was killed in a drive-by shooting in Las Vegas in 1996.
Duane “Keffe D” Davis, aged 63, is on trial for murder related to Shakur’s death.
Davis pleaded not guilty to the charges.
The killing was linked to gang activity according to prosecutors.
The trial marks the first time charges were made in the case, with an indictment coming in 2023.
Shakur was 25 years old when he died and is considered one of the most influential rappers.
Over 30 witnesses are expected to testify during the trial.
Family members and fans of Tupac are attending the trial as it unfolds.
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A strong earthquake hit the Indonesian island of Flores, killing at least 54 people and damaging many homes. Thousands of survivors are waiting for aid as the region faces aftershocks and ongoing challenges delivering help.
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The earthquake struck East Nusa Tenggara province on Saturday at a shallow depth of 10 kilometers (6 miles).
At least 54 people died and 135 were injured in the quake.
Over 1,300 homes were damaged, with nearly 250 completely destroyed on Flores island.
Around 5,000 people are living in temporary shelters due to unsafe housing.
Authorities issued a 14-day state of emergency after the disaster.
More than 3,500 military and police personnel are involved in rescue and aid efforts.
About 275 tons of aid have been sent, but some areas still await supplies like food, water, and cooking equipment.
Residents are frightened by nearly 1,000 aftershocks since the main quake, with 46 felt by people on the ground.
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Andrew Garfield stars in the new family movie “The Magic Faraway Tree,” about a father and his family who move to the countryside and find a magical tree with changing worlds. Garfield says the film reminds people to appreciate the wonder in everyday life and reconnect with nature and others.
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“The Magic Faraway Tree” is based on Enid Blyton’s children’s books.
The movie tells the story of Tim, a stay-at-home dad, whose family moves to the countryside after his wife quits her job.
Their children find the magical Faraway Tree that leads to different fantastical worlds.
Andrew Garfield was drawn to the film because of its themes of nature, imagination, and community.
Garfield believes people today want more connection with others and the natural world.
The film will be released in U.S. theaters on Friday.
Garfield enjoys roles that focus on play, community, and our connection to nature.
Garfield grew up enjoying fantasy stories like “The Hobbit” and supports a renewed interest in older technologies like VHS.
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Ukraine has been attacking warehouses of Wildberries, Russia’s largest online retailer, with drones. These strikes have damaged the company’s operations and affected many sellers across Russia, demonstrating Ukraine’s ability to target economic and morale symbols inside the country.
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Ukraine started drone attacks on Wildberries warehouses in July 2026 and has continued for about a month.
The attacks targeted warehouses in large Russian cities like Moscow, St. Petersburg, and areas as far as the Ural Mountains.
Wildberries is Russia’s biggest online retailer, handling about half of all online orders in the country.
The strikes have destroyed billions of dollars in merchandise and harmed hundreds of thousands of individual sellers.
Wildberries was founded in 2004 by Tatyana Kim, who started the business in her Moscow apartment.
Tatyana Kim’s wealth has been estimated at $8.1 billion, making her Russia’s richest female entrepreneur.
The company has taken large loans from banks, which may be hard to repay due to the attack damages.
After Western brands left Russia because of the war, Wildberries grew by filling the gap for online shopping.
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The final season of the TV show "Outer Banks" and a new classical music album by actor Anthony Hopkins are among the entertainment releases available to stream this week. Additionally, new movies starring Anne Hathaway and others will premiere on various streaming platforms.
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The last season of "Outer Banks" is now streaming.
Anthony Hopkins, an 88-year-old actor, released his first classical music album called "Life Is a Dream."
The album features 12 classical music pieces, performed by the Philharmonia Orchestra and conducted by Gustavo Dudamel.
Anne Hathaway stars in the movie "Mother Mary," which debuts on HBO Max.
The film "The Christophers," starring Michaela Coel, James Corden, and Ian McKellen, is available on Hulu.
The movie "She Dances," featuring Steve Zahn and his daughter Audrey, premieres on Peacock.
Rock band Weezer released their 20th album this week.
The survival horror video game "The Sinking City 2" is also a new release.
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The war in Iran has caused fuel prices to rise, making it harder for poor families to afford school for their children. In places like Cambodia’s floating villages on Tonle Sap Lake, many children must skip school to help their families survive as travel costs go up and resources become scarce.
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The Iran war has increased gasoline prices worldwide, putting pressure on poor families.
Rising fuel costs make it more expensive for students and teachers to reach schools, especially in remote areas like Cambodia’s floating villages.
Climate change is also making travel on Tonle Sap Lake harder, with floods and droughts becoming more unpredictable.
About 23.4 million additional children could be pushed into poverty by the end of the year due to effects linked to the Iran war.
Most of these affected children live in Africa and Asia.
Children in Cambodia rely on gas-powered boats to get to school on the lake.
Many children skip school to help their families earn money during tough times.
The war’s indirect effects on education are less obvious than school closures but have long-term impacts on vulnerable families.
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Hayden Panettiere, an actress known for her roles in "Heroes" and "Remember the Titans," has died at 36. Her family confirmed her death but did not share details. She recently released a memoir about her struggles with addiction and abuse.
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Hayden Panettiere was an actress who started as a child in "Remember the Titans."
She became famous for her role in the TV show "Heroes."
Panettiere also acted in the "Scream" movies and the TV drama "Nashville."
She died at the age of 36; the cause of death was not given.
In May 2023, she published a memoir called "This Is Me: A Reckoning."
Panettiere spoke openly about her challenges with addiction and abuse.
She had a daughter named Kaya, born in December 2014.
Panettiere gave custody of her daughter to her ex-fiancé, Wladimir Klitschko, in 2018.
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Thieves stole four valuable Renaissance paintings by Antonello da Messina from a museum in Messina, Sicily during a public holiday. The stolen artworks are considered rare cultural treasures and were taken by breaking into the museum and smashing a protective glass case.
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Four Renaissance artworks by Antonello da Messina worth up to 80 million euros ($93 million) were stolen.
The theft happened at around 9:50pm during Sicily's Ferragosto holiday, when many people were distracted.
Thieves cut through fences and forced open a side door to enter the museum.
They broke an armored glass case to steal a small double-sided tempera panel and parts of the San Gregorio Polyptych.
Two panels were left abandoned near the museum grounds.
Antonello da Messina is a famous early Renaissance painter, born in Sicily around 1430.
His works are rare and highly valued since few survive today.
Experts say stolen art like this is hard to sell openly and may be used in illegal underground trading.
The theft follows another recent case in northern Italy where police recovered stolen paintings by Renoir, Cezanne, and Matisse.
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Hayden Panettiere, an actress known for TV shows like "Heroes" and "Nashville," died at the age of 36. Her father announced her passing, but no cause of death has been shared.
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Hayden Panettiere starred in popular TV series such as "Heroes" and "Nashville."
She also voiced a character named Dot in the animated movie "A Bug’s Life."
Panettiere started acting in 1996 and appeared in movies like "Remember the Titans" and "Scream VI."
Her role as a superpowered cheerleader in "Heroes" made her widely known.
She openly talked about her struggles with alcohol addiction and depression.
She gave full custody of her daughter to her former partner, boxer Wladimir Klitschko.
Panettiere wrote a memoir in 2024 called “This Is Me: A Reckoning.”
No official cause of her death has been announced yet.
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Palestinian-American Loui Ridi is traveling from the United States to Qusra in the West Bank. His 83-year-old mother and 14 other Palestinians are trapped in three homes that have been surrounded by Israeli settlers for over a week.
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Loui Ridi is a Palestinian-American living in the US.
He is flying to Qusra, a town in the West Bank.
His family home is encircled by Israeli settlers.
Fifteen Palestinians, including his elderly mother, are trapped inside three homes.
The encirclement has lasted for more than one week.
Israeli settlers involved are considered illegal by international standards.
The situation is part of ongoing tensions between Palestinians and Israeli settlers in the West Bank.
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Actress Hayden Panettiere has died at the age of 36, confirmed by her representative to ABC News. Her representative described her as a bright and influential person who brought joy to many people.
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Hayden Panettiere was an actress.
She died at the age of 36.
The news of her death was confirmed by her representative.
Her representative said she brought love and joy to those who knew her and to many viewers.
The announcement was made public through ABC News.
This is a developing story, with updates expected.
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Zambia’s current President Hakainde Hichilema is leading early results in the country’s general election and may win outright in the first round. The vote is overshadowed by claims from the opposition that armed soldiers raided their main rival’s home and injured people, raising concerns about election fairness and violence.
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President Hakainde Hichilema leads with about 59% of the vote after counting over half of constituencies.
Brian Mundubile, opposition candidate from the National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity, has about one-third of the vote.
A candidate needs more than 50% to avoid a second-round run-off election.
Vote counting was paused for six hours due to reports of violence and ballot theft but later resumed.
One polling agent was killed on election day near the capital, and nine people were arrested in connection.
The opposition claims armed personnel, believed to be in the army, raided Mundubile’s home, fired live bullets, and took people away whose locations remain unknown.
The European Union election observers reported bias in media coverage favoring the incumbent and noted irregularities during the election.
Zambia has a history of peaceful elections since 1991, and despite economic growth under Hichilema, over 70% of its 22 million people live on less than $3 a day.
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After a very hot and dry summer with little rain, the UK will experience cooler weather and some rain this week. Although the rain will not be enough to end the drought, it will help reduce the risk of wildfires and ease pressure on emergency services.
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Some parts of the UK have had no rain for 60 days, especially in southern England.
Most of England and Wales are in drought due to the long dry spell.
This week, low pressure weather will bring rain across the UK, becoming heavier in the south.
The rain will be light or showery and won’t significantly improve the drought.
Temperatures will fall below average by 2 to 4 degrees Celsius by the end of the week.
Nights will become much cooler, with some places in southern England dropping to 3 or 4 degrees Celsius.
The fire risk is expected to decrease to low or moderate because of the cooler, wetter weather.
No more heatwaves are expected before the summer ends on August 31.
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Tropical storm Lala hit the Hawaiian Islands with heavy rain, strong winds, and flash flooding. The storm caused significant damage but has since weakened to a tropical storm.
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Lala brought very heavy rain and damaging winds to Hawaii.
Flash floods occurred in many parts of the islands.
The storm was strong enough to cause serious damage.
After hitting Hawaii, Lala weakened and was downgraded to a tropical storm.
The event occurred around August 16, 2026.
Hawaiian residents and officials prepared for the storm’s impact in advance.
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The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has killed 2,325 people, making it the deadliest Ebola outbreak in the country's history. The virus is spreading quickly, and efforts to contain it face challenges due to weak health systems and conflict in the region.
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The outbreak has infected 4,945 people, with 101 new cases reported in one day.
It has surpassed the 2018-2020 outbreak death toll of 2,299 people.
The outbreak is the fastest growing on record in the DRC.
The Ebola virus involved is the Bundibugyo species, which has no approved vaccine or treatment.
The death rate among confirmed cases has increased to 46%, meaning nearly half of infected people die.
Weak health infrastructure, remote locations, and conflict have slowed response efforts.
Some experimental vaccines and treatments are being tested, but evidence is limited.
The outbreak could become worse than the West African Ebola crisis of 2014-2016, which killed over 11,000 people.
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Israeli settlers have set up tents to create a new illegal settlement outpost near Ramallah in the occupied West Bank, while separate groups have besieged a Palestinian village called Qusra for a week. Multiple attacks and confrontations involving settlers, Israeli forces, and Palestinian residents have been reported in various West Bank areas.
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Settlers pitched tents on Sunday near the village of Umm Safa, northwest of Ramallah, aiming to start a new illegal outpost.
Another outpost was being established in the village of Burqa the same day.
The total number of outposts around Umm Safa and Burqa could rise to six if the new outposts are confirmed.
Settlers have taken over most of the land belonging to Umm Safa (about 470 hectares) and Burqa (around 1,000 hectares).
In Qusra, south of Nablus, a group of settlers have been besieging three Palestinian families for over a week.
Israeli soldiers have been present, sometimes dismantling tents set up by settlers, while restoring utilities to besieged homes.
Settlers attacked a Palestinian home in Beit Imrin, detained the people inside, and Israeli forces arrested nine individuals there.
Palestinian medical teams faced obstacles reaching conflict areas, including having ambulance keys confiscated by Israeli forces.
The United Nations special rapporteur on the occupied Palestinian territory said Israel is using settlers to advance ethnic cleansing and called for investigations.
Palestinian officials describe the situation as extremely dangerous due to rising settler violence and military actions.
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The African Union (AU) delegation visited Sudan for two days to promote a ceasefire, improve access for humanitarian aid, and support a political process to end the three-year war. The conflict involves the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), who control different parts of the country and continue fighting without a clear winner.
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The AU Peace and Security Council started the mission to help bring lasting peace and stability to Sudan.
The SAF recently regained much of Khartoum, while the RSF still control much of Darfur.
Fighting remains intense in Kordofan, an important region linking various parts of Sudan.
The AU aims to push both sides toward a ceasefire and to allow humanitarian aid to reach people in need.
Previous agreements to stop fighting, including deals made in Jeddah in May 2023, have not succeeded.
The war began in April 2023 because of rivalry over Sudan’s political future after the 2019 overthrow of Omar al-Bashir.
The AU stresses an inclusive, Sudanese-led political solution beyond just the two armed groups.
Control of key areas like Kordofan affects supply routes and the movement of troops for both forces.
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